Pass on the Fishing Tradition and Offer the Next Generation an Opportunity to Enjoy Healthy Sportfish Populations

ôThe Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Division of Freshwater Fisheries Management offers two volunteer instructor training programs that allow you to be a part of handing down the fishing tradition:

•  First:  A two-hour training that gives you all the tools that you need to teach others basic freshwater fishing skills.

•  Second:  A six-hour training to become a certified Hooked on Fishing – Not on Drugs® instructor.  Hooked on Fishing – Not on Drugs® is a long-term and mentor-based program that teaches children about angling skills, conservation, stewardship, aquatic ecology, and other related topics.  Additionally, the program emphasizes positive life skills; such as, decision-making, goal-setting, and choosing to remain drug-free. 

ôBoth training programs come with instructor’s manuals that are very helpful when you plan your first training with children.  To keep you updated on the most current techniques, follow-up training is provided at your request. 

ôThere is no charge for either of these instructor trainings and they can be set up at a time convenient for your group of staff or volunteers.  To find out more about either of these training programs please contact:

   Steve Marshall, Angler/Aquatic Education Coordinator
   Division of Freshwater Fisheries Management
   9557 Majestic Way
   Boynton Beach, FL  33437
   Office (561)292-6050
   Email: Steve.Marshall@MyFWC.com
 

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